Your first 100 - BLC

Your first

100days

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Help Along the Way Counseling and other resources .............................. 3

Fun and Games Resources for checking out items for use ................4

Make a Difference Volunteer opportunities ..............................................5

Intramural Activities How to sign up and what’s offered ........................ 6

How to Start a Club Five steps to starting a club or hosting an event ..7

Res Life Recommends Places to go and things to do in the area ............. 8

No Car? No Problem. Ride the Bus! Bus routes and info about getting around ..........10

Get Involved! Clubs and organizations spotlight ......................... 12

Calendar of Events What’s going on in September, October,

November, and December? Find out here. ...........16

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Help along the wayClasses getting rough?

Get help through the Academic Resource Center in the Memorial Library. Contact Dr. Carrie Pfeifer, Library Lower Level, 507-344-7577

Didn’t save enough spending money over the summer?

Available work study jobs are listed here: blc.edu/student-jobs

Going through something?Spiritual Counseling: Chaplain Don Moldstad, Trinity Chapel 111; 507-344-7312

Personal Counseling: WLCFS Christian Family Solutions, Luther Hall 207; 800-438-1772

Need to pick classes?Your advisor can help you. Advising Day is October 25.

Need to sign up for classes for next semester?Contact the registrar, Stacy Tomhave, Old Main 228; 507-344-7310

What follows Bethany’s Best Week Ever?

Your First 100 Days! This booklet is designed to give you guidance and suggestions on

upcoming events and opportunities at Bethany and in the Mankato

area. Make use of the connections you made during Bethany’s Best

Week Ever to form an intramural team, attend upcoming events,

or check out the “Res Life Recommends” locations. Grab your

wing-mates to play a game of bocce ball or croquet one afternoon

(the library would be happy to lend you the equipment). Make a

difference in the community by getting involved with a local non-

profit. These and many other ideas for making the most of your

Bethany experience are at your fingertips. Make it a great day (or

100+ of them)!

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Fun and GamesPresent your student ID to check anything out.

At the library checkout:• Bike pump• Croquet set• Tennis racquet and balls• Disc golf discs• Snow shoes• Jump rope• Slack line kit (tightrope)• Bocce balls• Board games• Movies• Fiction novels

At the intramural closet in SFC weight room checkout:• Basketballs• Footballs• Volleyballs• Jump rope• Soccer balls• Ultimate Frisbee• Ball pump• Racquetball racquets and balls

How to sign up for IMsIntramural sports are recreational leagues where student teams compete against other student teams.

Five Steps to Joining IntramuralsWatch your email for the start of each intramural season and then…1. Grab roster and individual forms from the base of

the stairs in the Sports and Fitness Center.

2. Ask friends to join your team, paying attention to the eligibility and roster portions of the rules.

3. Have everyone on your team fill out the individual forms – emergency and insurance – and you fill out the roster.

4. Return the roster and forms to the base of the stairs in the SFC.

5. Attend the captain’s meeting.

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Make a difference!Contact Courtney Agenten, Volunteer Coordinator, to get connected with these and other non-profits in the Mankato area:

• Blue Earth County Library System• ECHO Food Shelf• Greater Mankato Area United Way• LEEP (Leisure Education for Exceptional People)• One Bright Star• Open Door Health Center• Partners for Affordable Housing• SMILES Center for Independent Living• Special Olympics Minnesota• The Miracle League of North Mankato• VINE • YWCA Mankato• Mankato Family YMCA• Minnesota Valley Action Council• MRCI WorkSource

Courtney Agenten, Volunteer Coordinator507-344-7727 | [email protected]

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How to start a clubBethany has a thriving clubs and organizations scene, but if you have a hobby or passion not represented by our current groups, you can start your own club!

Five Steps to Starting a Club or Hosting a Major Event1. Pick a name.

2. Find a Bethany faculty or staff member to advise your newly-named club.

3. Fill out Student Senate’s club recognition packet available online at blc.edu/clubs-and-organizations/recognition-funding.

4. Email your paperwork to Olivia Lippert ([email protected]) and Noella Wigtil ([email protected]), Student Senate’s Internal Affairs Coordinators.

5. If approved, you will have access to all the perks of being a recognized club including advertising, meeting space on campus, funds, representation on the website and in the yearbook, and use of campus equipment and services with approval.

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Explore MankatoReady to get off-campus? No matter what your interest, you can find it in Mankato! All the Mankato attractions are laid out for you at visitgreatermankato.com. Click on the Explore tab!• Water adventures • Entertainment• Area parks • Biking• History • Dining• Recreation • Shopping• Sporting events • Snow adventures

Want to know what’s going on in Mankato any particular week? Watch the daily bulletin for the weekly list of Mankato events or click on the Events tab on visitgreatermankato.com. You can sort by Current Events or set yourself a reminder to check out an upcoming major Mankato event.

Want to take a class or join a league? Mankato Community Education and Recreation have a wide range of offerings from horseback riding to pottery and dance classes to volleyball and pickleball leagues. See all the offerings at mankatocer.com and click on Current Catalog.

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Sibley Park2.8 mi from campusZoo, softball, tennis, fishing, sledding, gardens. Great views of the river from the walking paths.

Mom and Pop’s Ice cream1 mi from campusLocally owned with 32 rotating flavors of super-premium hard scoop ice cream.

Budget Shopping: Goodwill, Again Thrift Store, Plato’s Closet, Aldi, and Five BelowAll within 2.5 mi from campusNeed something but wallet a little light? These are the hot spots for budget shopping!

Land of Memories3.8 mi from campusHiking and biking trails, disc golf, soccer fields, fishing, camping

Kiwanis Holiday Lights2.8 mi from campusRuns Nov.-Dec. at Sibley Park with 1.5 million lights, wagon rides, skating, and ice sculptures.

Red Jacket Trail Hiking/Biking1 mi from campusTrail starting along the banks of the Minnesota River. Includes the Red Jacket Trestle – a railroad bridge more than 80 feet over the Le Sueur River.

CuriosiTea House1 mi from campusSource for quality loose-leaf teas.

Insomnia Cookies2.5 mi from campusStop in or call for warm, delicious cookies, cookie cakes, or ice cream delivered right to your residence hall until 3 a.m.

Lab Coffee Shop in Luther HallOn campusWhat was once a biology classroom is now a coffeehouse run by students, for students. Space to display student art, converse, and study. A cozy venue for student musical performances or simply hanging-out and visiting with friends.

Minneopa Falls Park and Waterfall6 mi from campusHiking trail encircling the falls and overlooking the scenic Minnesota River Valley, with bison-viewing driving path.

Tav on the Ave> 1 mi from campusA classic Bethany hangout. Great food and drinks combined with a friendly and fun atmosphere, and 70¢ wings on the late-night menu!

Wagon Wheel Café1.5 mi from campusTime-tested, family-run diner with American food plus old-school booths and tableside jukeboxes.

Bent River Outfitters> 1 mile from campusPaddle board, canoe and kayak rentals. Events such as full-moon floats and paddle board yoga. Got to bentriveroutfitter.com for all the info.

Res Life Recommends Places to go, things to do in the area...

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Tandem Bagels1 mi from campusGenuine, made-from-scratch bagels and baked goods, all produced in their onsite bakery. Inviting setting and fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients.

Fillin’ Station1.5 mi from campusServing up coffee downtown for 17 years. Energetic, fun and whimsical.

CineGrand – Mankato 41.2 mi from campusSecond-showing theater with plush, reclining seats, digital technology and tickets only $3.25.

Pagliai’s Pizza1.5 mi from campusMankato’s oldest and, arguably, best pizzeria. Voted #1 pizza place in Minnesota.

Viking VillageOn campusNewly renovated hot-spot for student gathering. Big screen TVs, foosball and pool tables, dart machines, and free popcorn and coffee.

Wow Zone2.8 mi from campusLaser tag, mini golf, bowling, and southern Minnesota’s largest arcade. Live music from the best local bands, brick-oven pizza and other pub grub.

River Hills Mall2.6 mi from campusGet your retail therapy on! An easy stop on the Mankato bus line.

All Seasons Arena1.6 mi from campusA two-rink facility with open ice skating daily.

BlueBird Cakery1.2 mi from campusGreat ambiance, delicious coffee, and insanely delicious baked goods. Try the peach pear smoothie!

WISIWYG Juice Co.1.2 mi from campusFresh pressed juices, organic/local lunches and breakfasts.

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No car? No problem! C’mon ride the busFact #1: The bus stop is on Bethany’s doorstep—the

corner of Marsh and S Division St.

Fact #2: Fares are $1.50 per ride. Tokens or a pass can be purchased for frequent rides at a discounted rate. Transfers are FREE and occur in downtown Mankato, the Madison East Center, and MSU.

Fact #3: Routes run Monday–Saturday.

Fact #4: All buses have bike racks that can be used free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fact #5: The buses can get you where you want to go including the River Hills Mall, Walmart, Menards, Land-to-Air, Urgent Care, the Open Door Health Clinic, Cub Foods, Hy-Vee, MSU, Biolife and many more!

Bus routes, pricing, and schedules are at: www.mankatomn.gov/city-services-a-z/bus-routes

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Get Involved! BLC Clubs and Organizations SpotlightB-Town DrumlineAdvisor: Ben FaugstadStudent Contact: Noah BattenfeldThe B-Town Drumline was founded by a student and is run, funded, and directed by students. It is an energy-packed ensemble made up of students who love to drum. The B-Town Drum-line performs halftime shows at basketball games and special appearances (e.g. Fall Festi-val, Luthapalooza, Midnight Madness).

Bethany Activities Committee (BAC)Advisor: Renee TatgeStudent Contact: Jayde ThompsonBAC makes the fun happen on campus! Whether you have some great ideas for events, are good at organizing and party-planning, or are just willing to help make events happen, BAC is the place for you. Major events sponsored by BAC include Best Week Ever, Viking Cup, the Super Bowl Party, Spring Formal and many more!.

Bethany Christian AthletesAdvisor: Don MoldstadMonthly meetings with a speaker focusing on topics interesting to student athletes.

Bethany Law ClubAdvisor: Sara EdwardsStudent Contact: Colby TaggertBethany’s Law Club is for any student who is interested in a law-related career such as lawyer, paralegal, court administrator, police/corrections officer, and many others. The Law Club takes several field trips throughout the year including trips to watch court proceedings, trips to law conferences and conventions, and many other exciting law-related activities.

BLC NewsAdvisor: Greg VandermauseStudent Contact: Anna MeyerBLC News teaches the fundamentals of journal-ism and production. Students act as reporters and anchors to produce a campus news show. It is a great opportunity to learn the basics of daily news.

B.O.S.S.Advisor: Eric TheisteStudent Contact: Alexa Alfred, Nicole MoldstadThe Bethany Organization of Student Scien-tists (BOSS) is the science club on the Bethany campus. Members are typically majoring in mathematics, chemistry, or biology though all students are welcome. The group organizes science-related events including field trips and guest speakers. Past speakers have talked to students about graduate studies, medical school, and undergraduate research opportunities.

Business ClubAdvisor: Andy KruegerStudent Contact: Nic MeyerThe Bethany Business Club exposes business students to the real world by providing opportu-nities for tours, speakers, and other events.

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Center for Intercultural Development and Resources (CIDR) Advisor: Jonathan StadlerCIDR is a conduit for compassion, conversation, and comprehension between the various races, ethnicities, socio-economic, and regional back-grounds represented at BLC. CIDR raises aware-ness and appreciation of the diverse student populations, and endorses a culturally diverse environment.

Center for Urban TeachingAdvisor: Carrie PfeiferStudent Contact: Kayla NorrisThe purpose of CfUT is to identify, prepare, and support potential urban teachers. Through the cohort on campus they expose BLC students to urban environments by traveling to urban schools and immersing themselves in them.

Colleges against Cancer (CAC)Advisor: Estelle VliegerStudent Contact: Alexa Alfred, Megan Sons, Alex Ford(CAC) is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to elim-inating cancer by working to implement the programs and mission of the American Cancer Society.

Concert Band Advisor: Benjamin FaugstadThe Concert Band serves as the foundation of all instrumental ensembles on campus. Students learn and experience a variety of repertoire in several rehearsals each week. Opportunities abound for chamber ensembles to perform at chapel services and events on campus. The main Concert Band performances are at Fall Festival, Christmas at Bethany, and the Home-coming Concert, which follows each annual tour.

Cross-TerrainAdvisor: Ted MantheStudent Contact: Alannah MenkThe Cross Terrain Sports Club is an organization which strives to promote adventure enthusiasm through outdoor experience. The organization provides a variety of outdoor recreational and sporting activities open to all students of Beth-any. Activities include, but are not limited to, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, road biking, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, trail running, triathalons, and kayaking.

FidelisAdvisor: Denice WollerFidelis students meet weekly as a class to learn the process of producing a yearbook. As the historical publication on campus, these students’ work is viewed years down the road. Staff members write stories and put the work together on the pages sent to press. Being a part of the Fidelis is a great chance for students to learn about journalism, meet new people and also produce a body of work that could help them get a job in any field after graduation.

InkwellAdvisor: Lissa HorneberStudent Contact: Hannah Bockoven, Karee HenrichInkwell is a literary magazine that showcases creative writing and artwork by the Bethany community. Inkwell staff manages every aspect of production, from designing layout to organiz-ing and reading submissions, and all students are welcome to submit work!

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Jazz Ensemble Advisor: Ben FaugstadThe Jazz Ensemble performs music ranging from the classic big band repertoire to today’s lead-ing jazz composers. This group joins the concert band on regional and national tours. The Jazz Ensemble meets every week and enjoys several on-campus and off-campus performances.

MSU Hockey BroadcastAdvisor: Greg VandermauseStudent Contacts: Sarah Meilner, Tyler Voigt, Sam Shubert Students learn the world of sports broadcasting through our partnership with Minnesota State hockey.

PhotojournalismAdvisor: Denice WollerStudent Contact: Jacob StrattonPhotojournalism students meet weekly as a class to learn about techniques used by professional photojournalists. It’s a great chance for students to meet new people, go to new events and see their work published in various locations.

Production StudioAdvisor: Greg VandermauseThe production studio is a great place to learn about all things media related. Students get involved with campus shows to live sports broadcasting, as well as the many areas of post-production such as video editing and motion graphics.

Psychology ClubAdvisor: Jonathan StadlerStudent Contact: Jenny ThompsonThe Psychology Club promotes activities that explore topics related to psychology, e.g. game nights, speakers, Psychology Week. Everyone who is curious about what people act, think, and feel the way they do, is welcome to join!

Scholastic Leadership Society (SLS)Advisor: Eric WollerThe SLS exists to recognize academic achieve-ment, leadership, and citizenship among students at Bethany; to promote student lead-ership experiences; and to sponsor community learning activities in order to expand educational opportunities beyond the classroom.

Scroll Advisor: Denice WollerStudent Contact: Tyler VoigtStudents meet as a class weekly to learn the processes undergone in a campus newspaper. They learn about journalism, understand what it’s like to work in a newspaper environment, meet new people and produce a body of work that could help get a job in any field after graduation.

Sigma Tau DeltaAdvisors: Lars Johnson, Robert HannaStudent Contact: Maureen RagnerBethany’s chapter of the International English Honor Society strives to enhance its members interest in literature and writing and challenges them to help foster an understanding of the value of reading and writing in various settings and in the community.

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SpeechAdvisor: Jon LogingStudent Contact: Zeffie WoodsThe Speech Team promotes the ability to speak with confidence and conviction. The team competes in an average of 25 tournaments throughout the school year and has traveled across the country and internationally to compete. The Bethany Speech Team motto is “Take the Room!” When you are speaking, every-one is there to listen to you. You have the power!

Social Society of NerdsAdvisor: Matt RiehlStudent Contact: Colleen CroyThe purpose of the Bethany Social Society of Nerds is to unite nerds from across campus and genres to make friends and share the things they love.

Stone Path StudiosAdvisor: Kurt SchraderStudent Contact: Megan TonnAre you talented in making videos, graphic art, animation, websites, or really anything with tech-nology? Do you want to get paid for these skills? Then Bethany’s Stone Path Studios might just be a good fit. Stone Path Studios is a career focused organization that allows you to use these skills on real projects while getting paid.

S.T.O.R.M.Advisor: Don MoldstadStudent Contact: Colleen CroyS.T.O.R.M. (Serving Through Outreach, Relief, and Missions) serves to increase campus aware-ness of mission efforts, to support mission work of organizations affiliated with Bethany, and to better equip Bethany students to share the Gospel in their day-to-day lives and to develop as Christian servant-leaders.

Student SenateAdvisor: Ted MantheStudent Contact: Karee HenrichThe purpose of the Student Senate is to repre-sent the students in all matters of concern to the student body and to serves as a liaison between the students, faculty, staff, and administration. It is actively involved in sponsoring a variety of social activities and convocations. Student Senate elections take place every fall and spring.

Ultimate FrisbeeAdvisor: Don MoldstadStudent Contact: Josh GroveUltimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport that mixes the best features of sports such as soccer, basketball, american football, and netball into an elegantly simple yet fascinating and demanding game.

World ClubAdvisor: Susan HarstadBethany’s World Club supports international students and sponsors a number of cross-cul-tural learning opportunities. We would love for you to come and be a part! World Club helps all students at Bethany to learn more about each other, including our cultures, backgrounds, and traditions.

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Library Game Night Memorial Library, 7pm

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Women’s Soccer vs. Buena Vista, 5pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Buena Vista, 7pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Minnesota Morris, 2pm

Women’s Soccer vs. Minnesota Morris

4:15pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Bethel, 7pm

Women’s Soccer Alumni Game, 4pm

Men’s Soccer Alumni Game, 6pm

Volleyball vs. Macalester, 7pm

Volleyball vs. North Central, 2pmvs. UW-Superior, 6pm

W/M Soccer vs. St. Scholastica, 2/4:15pm

Theatre Physics Lee Theater, YFAC, 7&9pm

BLC Viking 5K SFC, 7:30am

Concert Band concert Trinity Chapelv, 3pm

M/W Soccer vs. North Central, 2/4:15pm

Volleyball vs. St. Scholastica, 3pm

vs. Northwestern, 7pmLiberal Arts Panel The Lab, OM, 3:30pm

Theatre Physics Lee Theater, YFAC, 7&9pm

Theatre Physics Lee Theater, YFAC, 2pm

Volleyball vs. Waldorf, 7pm

Women’s Soccer vs. Wisconsin Lutheran

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SEPTEMBER

Fall Festival/Homecoming

Labor Day

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Red Eye Film Festival Lee Theater, YFAC, 7pm


Men’s Soccer vs. UW-Superior, 2pmWomen’s Soccer

vs. UW-Superior, 4:15pm

Women’s Soccer vs. Martin Luther, 5pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Martin Luther, 7:15pm

Art LectureYFAC Gallery, 7pm

Reformation Hymn Festival

Trinity Chapel, 4pm

OCTOBER

Fall Festival/Homecoming

Mid-Term Exams

Viking Cup - 9pm each day

Mid-Term Break

Reformation LecturesAdvising DayLast day to Withdraw W

Reformation Day

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Volleyball vs. North Central, 7pm

Volleyball vs. Northland, 1pm

vs. Buena Vista, 5pmW/M Soccer

vs. Northland, 1/3:15pm

W/M Soccer vs. Maranatha Baptist

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Volleyball vs. Northwestern, 7pm

Library Game Night Memorial Library, 7pm

Jazz Band Concert Trinity Chapel, 4pm


Fall PlayThe Women of Troy

Lee Theater, YFAC, 7:30pm

Christmas at Bethany Trinity Chapel, 4pm

Women’s Basketballvs. Central, 4pm

Men’s Basketballvs. Concordia, 7pm



Women’s Basketball Alumni Game, TBD

Women’s Basketballvs. Waldorf, 5pm

Men’s Basketballvs. Buena Vista, 7pm

Men’s Basketballvs. Luther, 7pm

Fall Honors Recital Trinity Chapel, 7pm





Fall PlayThe Women of Troy Lee Theater, YFAC, 2pm

NOVEMBER

Thanksgiving Break

Last Day WP/WF

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Student Art Show Reception

YFAC Gallery, 7pm

Thanksgiving Day

J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

Trinity Chapel, 2pm



Fall Commencement Trinity Chapel, 3:30pm

The Divers 5th Annual Christmas Concert




Men’s Basketball vs. Northwestern, 5:30pm

Women’s Basketball vs. Northwestern, 7:30pm

Men’s Basketball vs. Northland, 2pm

Women’s Basketball vs. Northwestern, 4pm

Women’s Basketball vs. Macalester, 3pmMen’s Basketball

vs. Carleton, 5pm

DECEMBER

Final Exams Christmas Break Begins

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